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• He had brought her to work but really hadn't had a chance to talk to her at all - busy with all sorts of things going on in the office as he attempted to convince his father that they needed to switch to a computer system. -- Austin, 05:07:22 11/08/04 Mon

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• He was more than aware that his son wasn't paying the least bit of attention to him, so growled and tossed a pen at him when the boy spoke again. "Get lost, Austin James. You're not paying me any attention and Mia's got a break soon - go visit with her." Shaking his head a touch, he leaned back in his chair and started dialing Jas' cell number before his son was even gone - whether they were just friends or not, Austin was clearly preoccupied by her, or maybe by something else. Fact of the matter was, his mind was elsewhere and not on business, and they weren't discussing anything too important so it could wait... (NT) -- Lucas, 05:15:30 11/08/04 Mon

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• He nodded a bit at that before he threw over his shoulder "Just to make sure she's got her schedule for next week." just to make it seem like he wasn't to desperate to see her. Letting the door shut behind him he turned down the hall to jog the steps down to the floor, nodding and smiling at some people - working the crowd effortlessly as he flirted lightly with a couple of girls, obviously just in the name of good business, before he finally made his way to her. He slid into the bar, a smile decorating his face as he settled into the stool before he gazed at her. "White Russian, doll?" He winked lightly, his hand shifting to allow his chin to rest in it as he watched her. "Slow night, huh?" (NT) -- Austin, 05:18:07 11/08/04 Mon

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• She had been chatting with the other 'tender on duty - an outgoing man a few years older than her who she often worked with - when she saw him approaching. They were a popular pair, but she felt nothing towards him, and besides - he was married, or engaged or something like that. Seeing her attention averted, even though she was politely trying not to get too distracted, Dylan had excused himself so he could sneak outside for a smoke before she headed off for her break, leaving her free for Austin. She mixed the drink wordlessly, just smiled quietly to him, and slid it to him as she leaned across the bar to kiss his cheek quickly. "Yeah, it's quiet..." She just lingered there, leaned down with her elbows resting on the bar and her chin in one hand. (NT) -- Mia, 05:27:13 11/08/04 Mon

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• His hand reached up to brush back her hair from her bare shoulder, fingertips discreetly trailing over the revealed flesh before he wrapped his hands around his drink - not even really caring to take a drink right now. His eyes lingered over the club before he looked up to make sure his dad wasn't watching out the window. Seeing that the coast was clear he reached into his pocket and pulled out a properly freaked blank and mild - lighting it up casually before he inhaled the smooth scent of it. His 'rents hated his smoking - though he figured he already had cancer, so what was the big deal? His eyes turned back tor a moment to rest on her - brow cocked. "You closin' tonight?" (NT) -- Austin, 05:29:40 11/08/04 Mon

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• She tilted her head slightly to the side and shivered lightly at his touch, then glared at his smoke, but said nothing - she had given up arguing about him over that long ago. "Mhmm... Your dad wants to leave early tonight I think." And her dad wasn't around this evening - so she was next in time to close. "You should stay and keep me company. This place is creepy when it's all empty and dark." Her voice was soft and definitely sheepish - she would never admit that to anyone else. Locking up was a responsible, important thing that not just anyone was trusted with, and she never wanted to sound like too big of a baby to do it. (NT) -- Mia, 05:35:26 11/08/04 Mon

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• "Of course doll..." He frowned though, not liking the idea of her ever being here by herself without one of their fathers around. "I'll give you a ride home so you don't have to call a cab..." Finally he lifted his drink to his lips before he grinned behind the glass at her glare directed towards his B&M. "You know you like how it smells, mi-mi, I could have smoke a cigarette but I know how much you hate the smell...." He winked lightly, setting down his drink before he took another slow hit of the cigar. He used to be really bad about getting trashed but he was doing better these days. (NT) -- Austin, 05:42:44 11/08/04 Mon

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• "You're the best..." She smiled softly and lingered there for a long moment, just watching him, before she sighed and shook her head a little - 'tsking at him. "It's still bad for you, Austin James." Her tone was gently scolding, as she reached out to smooth his hair absently, then looked up and straightened when Dylan returned. "Break time. Come with me to find some food?" She squeezed her co-worker's arm as she brushed past him - not waiting for Austin's response - and grabbed her jacket before slipping out from behind the bar and walking around to join him to see if he was coming. (NT) -- Mia, 05:48:55 11/08/04 Mon

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• He smiled at her touch in her hair, shifting his head to press a brief kiss to her pulse before he drew back as the other man returned. Nodding, he stood, following after her obediantly, winking at the other mans curious look before he just smirked and followed Mariah. "Where are you going to find food at? Are we going somewhere?" He shifted to pat his pockets locating his keys and wallet and then just followed her again - willing to do whatever. (NT) -- Austin, 05:56:54 11/08/04 Mon

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• She smiled to Dylan as they were leaving, and lead the way out, lips gently pursing as they emerged into the cold. "Hmm... Are you hungry? We can just walk somewhere around here." She stood close to him for the warmth and shelter of his body as they lingered just outside the club, on the dimly lit sidewalk beneath the awning. "I just like to get out for a bit if I can - and it's quiet tonight so I can..." Her voice softened a touch as she cuddled herself against his chest - unable to resist. (NT) -- Mia, 06:03:18 11/08/04 Mon

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• He tugged her close to his body, pressing a kiss to the top of her head before he wrapped his arms around her, gazing over her head at their choices. "Sure, that sounds good." He smiled lovingly, pressing another kiss to her cheek before he shifted his arm around her waist once again, leading towards a burger joint not to far away. "Whatcha in the mood for? I am kind of hungry now that you mention it..." His hand soothed idely over her hip, though his eyes dropped to gaze at her long legs with a soft sigh. "Johnny Rockets ok?" He questioned, pointing to the direction he had herded her into. "We can go somewhere else if you want..." (NT) -- Austin, 06:18:05 11/08/04 Mon

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• She kissed his cheek softly before they started walking, and leaned gently against his side as they strolled, her fingers resting beneath his jacket on his side, and then slipping slowly in to his back pocket - letting him guide the way. "Sounds perfect." Reaching up to brush her lips over the side of his neck absently, she rested her head gently against his shoulder, her free hand shoved into the pocket of her jacket. She couldn't believe how much like winter it was starting to feel. "I'm hungry..." (NT) -- Moa, 06:23:42 11/08/04 Mon

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• He smiled before he fell silent as they walked the rest of the way, though it was a completely comfortable silence, not in the least bit awkward. Once they reached the door, he opened it for her and ushered her in in front of him - standing behind her with his hands on her shoulders as he requested a table for two in non-smoking. Dropping his hands regretfully, he just winked at her and followed the hostess before finally settling into the booth and ordering a super thick chocolate milkshake to start off with. "Want one?" (NT) -- Austin, 06:26:52 11/08/04 Mon

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• She slid in across from him and shook her head with a smile. "I'll have a hot chocolate, please.." Thankful to be in the warmth, she sniffed softly as she worked her way out of her fitted black leather jacket and laid it down on the bench beside her. Slouching down comfortable, she propped her feet up on the edge of his seat, to one side of his knees, and then pushed her fingers slowly through her hair before looking down to her menu. "What are you going to have, baby?" (NT) -- Mia, 06:31:41 11/08/04 Mon

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• "Um probably just some fries, you know me, I never finish anything I eat. You should get a meal though, you still get a good couple of hours at work left." He smiled lightly, thanking the waitress as she dropped off their cocoa and milkshake before he slouched down in the seat - stretching out his legs. "So what made you decide to start working at the club, angel?" He questioned softly, just searching for conversation instead of just sitting there and watching her and pining over her. He had dreamnt of her last night and woken up in so much pain he had to take a cold shower. It was almost embaressing how affected her was by her, just by seeing her, by watching those things that she did without any thought like playing her hair or running her tongue across her lips. (NT) -- Austin, 07:06:53 11/08/04 Mon

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• "You never eat enough. But sure, I'll order a meal - eat for the both of us." One eyelid dropped in a wink as she slowly dropped her head back against the back of the seat, and linked her fingers on the table infront of her, lips pursing gently as she shrugged. "I don't know... I wanted something to do, I guess, and I'm only in school part-time." And he wasn't around to keep her busy and get her in to trouble. "You should stay with me tonight. I don't have to be at school till one. We can go out for breakfast..." They had slept in the same bed whenever they could for as long as she could remember - much to their parents' dismay at times, of course, but it was all innocent - and old habits died hard.. (NT) -- Mia, 07:21:49 11/08/04 Mon

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• He winked lightly, his hand dropping to cover hers, his fingers absently toying with the rings on her hand. "I might share whatever you get. "He used his other hand to bring his milkshake to his lips, taking a long sip of it before he set it down and growled. "Damn sensitive teeth." He huffed before he grinned again at her suggestion. "Sure sweetie sounds good to me. I'll swing by my place before you lock up, while your working and get some stuff." He was on a lot of meds and such that he had to take and he'd get a change of clothes and his toothbrush and things like that... (NT) -- Austin, 07:36:51 11/08/04 Mon

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• She turned one hand over to link her fingers through his absently, gaze dropped and on the perfect fit, her smile quiet, lower lip between her teeth for a moment before she spoke again - eyes lingering down for a long moment, and then finally raising to meet his once more. "Perfect." Her response was simple but anything more that she was going to say was cut off by their food arriving - her smile widening at the sight. One would never assume that such a little girl could have such a big appetite, but she sure did. (NT) -- Mia, 07:46:31 11/08/04 Mon

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• He loved how she ate whatever she pleased and didn't care about appearances or anything like that - he loved so much about her. A smile decorated his face even as he started eating his fries - most of the conversation limited now as they focused on their food. "Gotta hurry love, we are running short on time." His father wasn't a stickler about breaks at all but he did know David had to go by midnight and he didn't want to make the other man late by their desire to be with one another. (NT) -- Austin, 07:53:26 11/08/04 Mon

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• She nodded agreeably and finished about half of her burger before pushing the other half to him and picking at her fries. "Full. Hurry up..." She teased him gently and waved their waitress over for the bill as she drew her wallet out of her purse - paying and finishing up her cocoa as she waited for him to finish eating. It wasn't like they couldn't sit around and chit-chat back at work anyway - it was slow enough that there wasn't much for her to do, as long as he didn't have any work to get done, that was of course. (NT) -- Mia, 08:06:07 11/08/04 Mon

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• He finished up her food but not his fries and decided to just take his shake with him before he too put out his card to pay for his food before he just pushed her cash back towards her. "My treat." His eyes drifted slowly over her before he cleared his throat, shaking his head. "It's not fair you look so damn hot, Mariah." (NT) -- Austin, 08:17:43 11/08/04 Mon

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• "You always treat, Austin James." She scolded him half-heartedly and rolled her eyes, but tucked her cash away - knowing there was no point to arguing, she would just have to sneak in some time to pay for something. At his comment as she was standing to pull her jacket back on slowly, she laughed softly, and cocked a brow, shaking her head a little. "Well, you never claimed to be subtle..." Chin tipping up a touch, she smothered her playful smirk and just smiled, tone genuinely concerned. "You okay? Gonna make it?" (NT) -- Mia, 08:21:02 11/08/04 Mon

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• He sighed softly, tilting his head as he stood up before he gently drew her to him, pressing his hips discreetly against hers so she could feel just how unfair it was. "What do you think?" He questioned, his voice a warm murmur in her ear. After a moment he pulled back, helping her put her coat on the rest of the way before he cleared his throat once more. "Come on honey, lets get outside, in the cold." he grinned, winking lightly. (NT) -- Austin, 08:26:33 11/08/04 Mon

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• A soft breath slipped from her lips and her brows raised a little as she looked up to him, then ducked her head with a soft laugh when they broke away and she lead the back slowly outside. "That's not healthy, Laurence." Her comment was absently teasing as they stepped out through the doors, her arm slipped through his as they strolled slowly back in the direction of the club, her gaze shifting up to him every few steps, a small smirk touching her lips a she shook her head a little. (NT) -- Mia, 08:32:17 11/08/04 Mon

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• "I know!" He huffed, shaking his head before he just grinned down at her. The problem was he hadn't gotten any since he had been home, sincehe had been spending all the time with her - and he was a growing boy for goodness sakes. Tugging her close to keep her warm, he led the way back to the club before he stopped at the door, pressing a kiss to her cheek. "I am going to run home for a bit to pick up my stuff. Do you need anything?" He gazed down at her, brushing his hand through her hair softly before he shifted to put his hands into his pockets to keep warm. (NT) -- Austin, 09:01:34 11/08/04 Mon

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• "Mmm, nope. Just hurry back." Her fingers curled in to his jacket and she reached up to brush a soft kiss to his cheek, pressing close to him. Hand sliding down his chest and then back up, then down once more to rest on his side, she winked playfully - lingering against him for a long moment before taking a small step back, tone gently affectionate. "You're dad'll want to be leaving in a little bit... So hurry back before he goes." Her fingers shoved into the pockets of her jacket as she reluctantly stepped back and reached for the door handle. (NT) -- Mia, 09:07:08 11/08/04 Mon

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• "I will." He promised before he reluctantly let her go and then turned to tug out his car keys and start out at a jog to the packed employee parking lot. Everything about this place was busy, even on a slow night. (NT) -- Austin, 09:13:35 11/08/04 Mon

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• She watched him go, and then headed back inside with a small smile, shrugging off her jacket before getting back to work - not that there was much to do. Shortly after she got back, Dylan was heading out for the night - leaving her as the sole bartender, with the couple waitresses on that night, and Lucas up in his office of course. Every once in a while, someone approached for a drink, and lingered for a conversation, but headed on their way before long. There were few slow evenings at that place, but tonight was definitely one... (NT) -- Mia, 09:16:22 11/08/04 Mon

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• He came back in about an hour later - having gotten stopped by his mom and having to chat for awhile. He had gotten out by telling her that Luc was coming home early and that had appeased her - she had been at her bar for most of the night before and hadn't had a chance to see him so she was getting antsy. His stuff left in the car, he came back in, running a hand over his head before he spotted her, sending a wink in her direction before he motioned for her to hang on - taking the time to jog up the steps and let his dad know to hurry home. (NT) -- Austin, 09:21:55 11/08/04 Mon

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• She smiled the moment she spotted him come back in, and then turned her gaze back to the man vying for her attention. Serving him his drink, she sent him on his way and then wiped down the bar slowly, absently as she waited... // He had been waiting an appropriate time to go home, but at his son's suggestion, he nearly jumped up. "You sticking around?" He asked casually as he packed up his bag and then pulled on his jacket and gloves - eyes on his son when he finally straightened, all set to go. (NT) -- Mia / Luca, 09:27:25 11/08/04 Mon

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• "Yeah, I am actually gonna stay over with Mia tonight....We'll close up." He waited for a comment on that with a humoring gaze, a brow cocked and his arms crossed over his chest. "Mama seemed real anxious to see you, I thought maybe it was better if I stayed out of the house tonight." (NT) -- Austin, 09:33:43 11/08/04 Mon

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• He cocked a brow at that, and smirked a touch, shaking his head slowly. "Don't tell me these things, damn it, 'cause I am almost obligated to tell Cam, and Cam won't be amused." He headed for the door, squeezing his son's shoulder as he passed, tone teasing as he winked. "Hey - stay safe, hot shot." Shaking his head once again, he headed out with that - pausing only to say goodnight to Mia and to thank her once more for closing up, before he was gone and on his way home to his waiting wife... (NT) -- Lucas, 09:40:47 11/08/04 Mon

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• "You too, old man." He called after his father before he laughed and shook his head, heading over to the bar to settle down, watching over the bar. They had stopped collecting cover at 12, so that was all taken care of and counted and such, all they really had to do after close was straighten up a bit and then count down the bar drawers plus get out fresh drinks and put away the glasses...well they would save it for them to do the next day before opening. "Thinning out here, we may close up a bit early." He stated to her, heading behind the counter to grab a towel so he could help her wipe things down. (NT) -- Austin, 09:45:40 11/08/04 Mon

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• "Perfect..." She grinned softly and whipped a towel at his backside - discreetly but playfully, before turning around and wiping things down very business-like, lips gently pursed. One of the waitresses stopped by and Mia slid her a water - the girl eyeing the pair curiously before heading off with a smile. She looked back to him and cocked a brow just absently, then returned to the routine clean-up... (NT) -- Mia, 09:52:04 11/08/04 Mon

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• He grinned lightly, watching her for a moment before he headed over to one of the drawers, pushing a few buttons before the drawer started printing out the read outs and the cash drawer popped open. Leaving one hundered in the register, mostly in ones and fives - he grabbed the rest and then pressed a kiss to her cheek. "Hey baby....I am going to take this up to the office and at about 1:40 I'll cut the music, ok?" (NT) -- Austin, 09:55:52 11/08/04 Mon

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• "Sure..." She nodded slightly and just smiled at him for a moment, her fingers reaching out to smooth an imaginary wrinkle in his shirt, then slipping down to brush slowly over his stomach before she let him go. It was so routine - all the clean-up - that she was able to let her thoughts wander as she tended to each task easily, just wanting to get it done so that once everyone was kicked out, they could get on their own way. Bed sounded really nice at this moment. (NT) -- Mia, 09:59:31 11/08/04 Mon

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• He smiled, dropping a kiss to her forehead before he headed up to the office, sinking into the chair with a soft sigh. He would never let on to how exhausted he was but it was like his body was using his energy to keep him from getting even sicker then he already was and it left for little for him to use on other things. With a sigh he ran a hand down his face, relaxing there for a long moment before he finally just sighed and mustered together his remaining energy to count on the drawer.... (NT) -- Austin, 10:08:59 11/08/04 Mon

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• She hung around down there and just watched as the few people there started to clear out when the music was cut, and the waitresses started on their clean up. Smiling absently, she finished up the little bit that she had to do and then left the bar to help out the girls wipe down tables and do a quick vacuum of the floor, then sent them on their way. Eventually, she turned slowly to look up to the window of Luc's office, lips pursing gently - she worried about him even when she knew she shouldn't, but sometimes he worked so much harder than he should.. (NT) -- Mia, 10:14:03 11/08/04 Mon

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• He was just kind of restng there right now, the money counter and put into the safe but he just felt like he didn't have the energy to head downstairs. After a few moments he did though, heading down the landing and noting the empty place. "Wanna bring up the other drawer?" He questioned, his brow cocked. "#6678 is the code for the readings." With that he headed back into the office, he got really grumpy when he was tired like this but he was trying his best not to take it out on her. (NT) -- Austi, 10:20:07 11/08/04 Mon

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• Her brows furrowed gently but she did as he asked wordlessly - on one hand, she could tell immediately the difference in how he was feelings, and she knew not to take the shortness personally, but on the other, she was so sensitive, especially when it came to him, that she couldn't help feeling a little put out. Lips gently pursed, she headed up stairs and silently finished up with the last of the money - just about everything taken care of then. (NT) -- Mia, 10:23:47 11/08/04 Mon

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• He sighed softly, holding his hand out to her. "Come here and help me with the closing paper work?" He questioned, tugging her tenderly into his lap as he rested his head against her shoulder as soon as she was settled there on his legs. "I'm tired, Mia..." He murmured lowly, the words holding more weight then the when the normal person said they were tired. (NT) -- Austin, 10:28:13 11/08/04 Mon

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• "Baby..." Her voice turned incredibly soft at that admission and her brows furrowed gently, gaze turning to him as she settled carefully in his lap. One hand cupping his cheek, she pressed a kiss - so sweet and warm - to the side of his neck, and her other hand trailed slowly down his chest before she looked back to the work. "Let me do this.. Go lie down, Austin." She shifted reluctantly from his lap and gestured to the couch on the other side of the office, tone loving but firm. (NT) -- Mia, 10:31:42 11/08/04 Mon

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• He sighed softly, hating to have her take care of him and hating having her do the work when it was hisclub and she was his girl - well kind of - and he should be on the one pampering her and telling her to lie down. His aggravation with himself was more then evident as he stood up and headed to the couch, stretching out with a low groan and throwing his arm over his face. (NT) -- Austin, 10:37:21 11/08/04 Mon

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• "Austin." She just stated gently as she watched his little hissy fit - she loved him dearly, more than anything else, but sometimes he could be such a man. Shaking her head a touch, she dimmed the lights in there and then settled down into Luc's well-aged leather chair to finish up the paperwork as quickly as possible - quiet so as to let him hopefully rest and so that she didn't disturb him.. (NT) -- Mia, 10:39:54 11/08/04 Mon

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• He just growled in response to her quiet scolding and turned on his side, closing his eyes and letting his body sink into the couch - he suddenly felt sick to his stomach and to tired to move. He hated this, knowing what was coming, feeling it build up in his body...and being absolutely powerless to stop it. He swallowed roughly, closing his eyes against the dizziness settling over him and instead just focusing on the scent of her perfume lingering in the air, even that little bit of her comforting him. A low breath escaped his parted lips, this was exactly what he hadn't wanted to put her through again and yet here she was, once again tending to him and all his sickly needs. (NT) -- Austin, 11:08:13 11/08/04 Mon

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• No matter what he did or said, she would always be there at the end of the day to take care of him in whatever way she could. It didn't matter what happened because she loved him more than anything else, and she would never stop. She just sighed softly and worked away at the papers until she was done, then put everything away quietly and flipped off the desk lamp. Padding softly over to the couch, she lowered herself to the edge and ran a hand slowly down his arm, leaning down to press a warm, lingering kiss to his pulse, voice soft in his ear and her lips lightly brushing his lobe as she spoke. "Baby..." (NT) -- Mia, 11:16:30 11/08/04 Mon

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• He sighed softly, his eyes fluttering as he just gently pulled her down to lay with him - not having the energy or the motivation to move at that point. His arm wrapped tightly around her, his eyes sliding shut again as he his his face into her neck as if he could hide from all of his problems there in the sanctity of his embrace. He didn't really even have the energy to hug her tightly, instead just wrapped his arms loosly around her and shifted a bit on the couch. He knew he shouldn't have eaten so much at the diner - it only served to make him feel more ill but there was nothing he could do now but deal with it. That was all he ever really did - just dealt with things.... (NT) -- Austin, 11:19:21 11/08/04 Mon

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• She cuddled against his chest gently and just curled her fingers tightly into his shirt - he wasn't okay and she knew that there was no point in asking. Until he was ready, she would lie there with him, and make sure he was as comfortable as possible. She couldn't even begin to count how often this had happened before, but that didn't even matter. "Just rest, love..." Her voice was soft and her own eyes slid lightly shut as if to convince him that it was okay - she didn't care how long they had to stay there. (NT) -- Mia, 11:26:16 11/08/04 Mon

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• "I'm sorry..." He mumbled against her neck, his eyes shut tightly as he laid there trying desperately to muster up some energy somewhere. He didn't want her laying around here taking care of him, the very idea of it left a bad taste in his mouth. She should be out with some guy who was buying her flowers from that guy who was always on the corner every night - a single rose was perfect for her. If he didn't have this damn disease he could be perfect for her but it made him so far from perfect he couldn't even ever dream of being that guy for her. He pondered what he wanted to do as he laid there with her - in no way did he want to hurt her feelings but there wasn't any other way to go about this so that she wouldn't be stuck with him all night... (NT) -- Austin, 11:30:41 11/08/04 Mon

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• "Don't be, Austin. It's okay, love..." She murmured gently, and shifted herself even closer to him, hands tight in his shirt. The biggest problem was that he would always be that guy for her, and she would never be able to look at another quite the same as he did her. One hand moved to play slowly through his hair and curled into the fine, soft fuzz at the back of his head - gently holding him to her. She she had one wish, it would be to fix everything for him, but it didn't work like that, and so all she wanted was to be there to him.. (NT) -- Mia, 11:35:18 11/08/04 Mon

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• He sighed softly, laying over onto his back as he ran a hand down his face, opening his eyes but then closing them again as the room started spinning. "I could call my dad and have him pick me up and you could take my car home..." He offered lightly, looking over at her. "I am going to be sick all night Mia, I don't want you to have to deal with that...." Plus they would go back to her house and what would her parents think? He only hung around when he was sick and needed to be taken care of and then as soon as the remission hit he was gone? It was certainly the way it appeared, though that wasn't the case at all he couldn't blame them for thinking that. Cam and Jordan were two of his favorite people in the world and as much as it sucked, he knew that he couldn't be on their favored list right now. Hell, he didn't think he was on anyones favored list right now. (NT) -- Austin, 11:38:20 11/08/04 Mon

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• Her brows furrowed gently at that and her lip tucked between her teeth as she shrugged slightly at that. She didn't want to make him be around her if he didn't want to be, but of course she wanted him with her. "Um, if you want..." Sighing softly, she shifted to sit up a little, gazing uncertainly down at him - she hated this, not him, but this illness that controlled his life. A hand touched his chest before drawing back slightly. "Or you could just come over and sleep... But you don't have to if you don't want to..." (NT) -- Mia, 11:45:22 11/08/04 Mon

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• He sighed softly, his hand shifting to rest on her leg, rubbing idely in sporadic motions. "I want to spend the night with you Mia, of course I do." He offered a slight, tired smile - his eyes begining to show his weakness as the day/night drew on. "I just don't want you to be up and down taking care of me all night, you have school and work tomorrow...stuff going on...you need to get some sleep." He sighed softly, reaching for her hand to place a sweet kiss to her palm. He honestly was just trying to look out for her and try to protect her from the more physical parts of his sickness like the throwing up and the sweating and things that plagued him constantly even if the cancer was out in full force. (NT) -- Austin, 11:56:05 11/08/04 Mon

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• "Come over." She stated gently, yet her tone invited no arguments, a hand working slowly up his arm to brush his cheek gently and then quietly back down. "I'll get enough sleep - we napped today.. And we can nap tomorrow afternoon. Just come over..." She just wanted him with her, even if he was sick all night and it wasn't any fun at all, they belonged together and that was just how she wanted things to be. (NT) -- Mia, 12:01:01 11/08/04 Mon

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• He sighed softly, looking up at her for a long moment before he reached up, drawing her to him. If she was going to be so stubborn even as a friend....His lips gently brushed over hers, just a soft brief kiss before he drew back and dug his keys out of his pocket. One hand went behind him to support himself as he raised into a sitting position. "Just put the money in the safe, Dad can drop it off tomorrow...do you mind driving home?" (NT) -- Austin, 12:06:43 11/08/04 Mon

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• She sighed quietly after the kiss - it was brief and she had been thinking about it for so long that for a moment, she wondered if it had even happened. Swallowing lightly, she nodded and quietly took the keys from him, eyes on his for a moment longer before she leaned in this time to catch his lips for a much more lingering kiss - of course he wasn't feeling well, but she just wanted to make sure she could remember how it felt to kiss him. It had been so long, and she worried that it would be another while longer before - if - it ever happened again. (NT) -- Mia, 12:10:22 11/08/04 Mon

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• She sighed quietly after the kiss - it was brief and she had been thinking about it for so long that for a moment, she wondered if it had even happened. Swallowing lightly, she nodded and quietly took the keys from him, eyes on his for a moment longer before she leaned in this time to catch his lips for a much more lingering kiss - of course he wasn't feeling well, but she just wanted to make sure she could remember how it felt to kiss him. It had been so long, and she worried that it would be another while longer before - if - it ever happened again. "Sure, yeah of course..." She assured him as she broke away, and then shifted to stand slowly, putting the money away and pulling her jacket back on before returning to offer him a hand. (NT) -- Mia, 12:11:46 11/08/04 Mon

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• He sighed softly, tugging her back to him and into his lap before he pressed another sweet kiss to his lips. "I love you Mariah, you know that, right? I just don't want you to spend all your time taking care of me...you should have a guy taking care of you..." He brushed her hair back tenderly before he dropped his forehead to rest against her shoulder - looking up at her with hazel eyes that were just so hurting. (NT) -- Austin, 12:13:28 11/08/04 Mon

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• "Austin.. Sweetheart..." She started, but had to clear her throat before she continued - that lost, hopeless look to his gaze was enough to bring her to tears, but she refused to let that happen now, again. "What about what I want, love?" Her voice was a soft, honest question - he was trying so hard to be selfless, yet he wasn't paying any attention to what she wanted, no, needed, which was of course him. She would give up everything just to be with him - even if she spent most of her time taking care of him. (NT) -- Mia, 12:18:48 11/08/04 Mon

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• He sighed softly, his energy nearly seeping out of him with the strength of his emotions and his weak physical state. "Whats the saying? Love is blind? I dunno if you really understanding what it means to be with me long term....I don't think you want to face the weight of it - no one else does." He sighed softly, clearing his throat before he pressed a hand ot his stomache - feeling so sick it was making him just want to go to sleep even though he was in such an important conversation. (NT) -- Austin, 12:23:47 11/08/04 Mon

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• "God, Austin, I have been with you since the day I was born. I can't imagine not being with you for forever. I've been with you through the most horrible, ugliest moments of this, and I've been with you for the meetings with the doctors, and for every single treatment... If anyone could possibly have any idea, it would be me." She reminded him gently, so tenderly, and then shook her head, pressing her lips softly to his once before before she stood and offered him her hands - recognizing his failing strength. "Just don't worry about it right now, love. Let's go home, try and get you some sleep... We can talk about this tomorrow, or the next day, or next month... Anytime but now." (NT) -- Mia, 12:28:28 11/08/04 Mon

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• "I don't want to leave you alone." Were his last, heartbreaking words in the conversation before he let her pull him up, walking slowly, trying to fight off the dizzyness and the shaking in order to get down to the car and let her take him wherever she pleased - he was powerless right. The most he could do was try not ot be sick until they got to her place. (NT) -- Austin, 12:31:34 11/08/04 Mon

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• Her lip was tucked firmly between her teeth as she lead him down and out of the club and to his car - trying to support him, without seeming like she was too much. She couldn't respond to that right then without breaking down - it was just too much sometimes and she just needed a little bit of time to regain her composure. Once he was settled, she climbed in to the driver's seat and started the engine, glancing over at him while it warmed up. "I love you." She stated softly, and simply before pulling out - the conversation was far from over, but he was in no state to continue and she had to gather her thoughts. (NT) -- Mia, 12:38:50 11/08/04 Mon